Research Associate in Ecotoxicological Exposure AssessmentDepartment:Environment and Geography
Based at:University of York - Heslington Campus
Hours of work:Full-time
Contract status:Fixed term
Salary:32,817 a year
Posted Date:09/03/2021
Apply by:09/04/2021
Job Reference:9210
Role DescriptionEnvironment and GeographyWe are seeking a Research Associate in Ecotoxicological Exposure Assessment to work on an NERC-funded project involving the University of York, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and the University of Aberdeen. The project is exploring the uptake and effects of chemical pollutants, arising from legacy waste sites, in coastal food chains and will deliver a risk assessment framework that can be used in the future to inform management decisions. The position will be based in the Environment and Geography Department which is a leading centre for teaching and research on sustainable solutions to the world's environmental issues. RoleWorking in a small team of environmental chemists, ecotoxicologists and ecologists, you will be responsible for developing and evaluating a pollutant exposure model to predict the uptake of chemicals from water and sediment into fish, phytoplankton and zooplankton and then the transfer into European shags. The model will operate at high spatial and temporal resolutions and be able to simulate a wide range of pollutants types including persistent organic pollutants, pharmaceuticals, metals and microplastics. The position would therefore suit individuals with an interest in ecotoxicological modelling, chemical exposure assessment or spatial ecological modelling. Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
Interview date: April 2021 For informal enquiries: please contact (contact name) on (contact details) Alistair Boxall, email: Alistair.boxall@york.ac.uk The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. A place where we can ALL be ourselves #EqualityatYork
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